“These sessions really helped me get back on track. I now know how to cope with thoughts and manage them which has really helped me in my everyday life”
S, London

“Serena provided great tools to help me understand and cope with my anxiety. She was instrumental in learning where that anxiety came from and techniques to cope with it"
A, London

"I had complete confidence in my therapist's knowledge and abilities and feel that I got the help, I was looking for"
A, Buckinghamshire

"I would like to thank Serena for all the help, advice and support she gave me. I found our sessions very useful and I now feel better able to take control of my emotions."
A, London

"I found the process very helpful and Serena was very patient and helped me to understand how to deal with my worries."
P, London

"Thank you very much for all the advice and tools you have given me to handle my stress and anxieties, it has and will make the world of difference."
C, Buckinghamshire

"Serena was patient listening to my fears and gave me my confidence back. I highly recommend her"
T, London

"Serena is very warm and instantly made me feel at ease in a situation that I was not very comfortable with at first."
S, London

"Helped me to understand my OCD and I learnt valuable techniques to manage it"
A, Oxfordshire

"Found it very helpful talking to Serena about my issues and seeking guidance on how to resolve them. It was very useful going over my worries and challenging them and her helping me see things in a different perspective."
A, London

"I am very grateful for the help I got. I gained realisation that I have the capacity to change. I have learnt useful strategies for anger management. Serena is caring, encouraging and non-judgemental".
J, London

"Therapy helped me in understanding what OCD is and how to cope with my intrusive thoughts. Serena is very good at explaining things".
S, London

"A very gentle person who supported me in this difficult time with empathy and professionalism"
B, Oxfordshire

"Great techniques for my OCD and has made a huge impact to my everyday life. Thank you!"
K, London

"Serena has been incredible and has helped me cope with everyday stresses that have been overwhelming my live forever. I feel I have all the right tools to be content with myself and be strong to face hard situations and people in a calm manner. I am incredibly grateful for that as I have struggled with this since a child"
R, London

 

"I feel that therapy has helped me understand my difficulties. I am very appreciative of the techniques and awareness you provided to me. It helped immensely"
M, London

"The therapist, Serena Nathaniel-James was very professional, yet kind and respectful. Thank you"
J, Oxfordshire

"The lovely calming atmosphere here and Serena's character has really helped me. I had complete confidence in her skills and knowledge. I always looked forward to our therapeutic sessions and I highly recommend her. Thank you"
H, London

"I did not expect to progress this much in only a month, but I have learned so much more about myself and how to handle some of the situations I find frustrating and stressful. I will now do my best to keep on working on things I learnt and will definitely be in contact if I need further support. Thank you Serena"
C, London

" I really appreciated the results-driven approach you took. I'm not necessarily interested in what caused the problems so much as how they could be addressed and your approach fitted the bill exactly. Since our last session, I've encountered some situations that would have been very stressful for me in the past, but so far, it seems that the techniques you showed me have helped me deal with them...in fact, in many cases, I'm not even consciously aware that I'm dealing with them- I'm just taking them in my stride. That's a good result in my opinion."
M, Oxfordshire

"I had complete confidence in Serena's knowledge, techniques and skills and highly recommend her".
T, London

"Really enjoyed the sessions. I have learnt some incredibly useful techniques and have become aware of what was holding me back".
G, London

"I found sessions very useful and the extra handouts/materials very beneficial"
L, London

"Serena was able to start working with me quickly at a time when I needed help urgently. Working with Serena helped me to view things from a different perspective and challenge my existing thinking patterns. That enabled me to make changes I needed to make to feel more myself again"
C, London

"Serena was very easy to talk to and not at one moment did I feel uncomfortable, she always put me at ease after my sessions especially when the anxiety and stress were getting on top of me. At every appointment she was very professional and I would highly recommend Serena as a therapist. I especially found her techniques worked very well and I felt that they suited me perfectly. She found a great balance. Thank you so much for helping me I appreciate every second of it. The techniques have certainly come in useful when the stress and anxiety flares up (which amazingly is not that often anymore)"
E, Oxfordshire

"Treatment was very effective and I have seen rapid improvement in everyday life even after just a couple of sessions. Thank you for keeping me focused on changing my cognitive process and also being patient. I appreciate your sympathy, directness and insight"
J, London

"Extremely helpful and very approachable. The sessions have helped me learn more about myself and develop techniques that would help me stress less and enjoy life more. Sessions were very varied and interesting. I recommend you highly"

M, London

"You have been an excellent coach and source of guidance, with helping me make some big changes in my life. I feel confident that I can continue to make changes because of the help from these sessions. I had complete confidence in your skills, knowledge and techniques"
H, Oxfordshire

"Very calm and thoughtful. Gives consideration to the right techniques for each situation and provides helpful worksheets where applicable. Would highly recommend"
J, London

"Sessions were very helpful. I was at ease to share my feelings even the most personal ones"
C, London

" There were quite a few areas that I wanted to focus on and I felt we covered them in a good amount of detail with enough challenges for me and homework between sessions"
J, London

"I learnt helpful techniques to manage my anxiety and worries. Good techniques to use when feeling overwhelmed".
N, Oxfordshire

"It was amazing to see such quick and dramatic results after only a few sessions. Treatment has made a lasting difference on my abilities to deal with worries about work. I recommend you highly".
S, London

"The best thing you taught me was pacing to manage my pain. Also not to worry about other people when I am walking slowly. I did not want to use a waking stick as I worried about what others think of me. I am now ok to use it".
J, Oxfordshire

"I have overcome my phobia of flying in 3 sessions! The techniques I learnt were very helpful. Excellent work"
L, London

" I have benefitted entirely from treatment for my OCD."
T, Oxfordshire

"Very convenient venue location and calm, professional atmosphere. Serena was a pleasure to speak with each week and listened patiently to my concerns and situations which caused anxiety.   I leant techniques techniques which are now my tools to draw upon when problematic situations occur. I have left  treatment feeling more in control."
G, London

"This treatment has been effective in helping me identify the root cause of my anxiety, which I was struggling to pin down or just not aware of. And the techniques have helped me reduce anxiety, to tolerate levels and helped me structure a way forward. CBT has made a real difference."
J, London

"I got so much out of our sessions. It has really helped to learn techniques to deal with negative thoughts, anxiety and worry. I thought Serena was very to the point which I wasn't used to having had talking therapies before. But I found this directness very positive which meant I got a lot out of sessions in a short space of time. Thank you for inspiring me to put in so much-you advised. I would get the most out of it by doing so and I did. I feel very equipped to go out into the world with this toolbox. Thank you!"
B, London

" I feel 100% better after learning anger management techniques. Learning how to use assertive communication has made me calm and in control"
A, Oxfordshire

" I found Serena to be calm, open with a welcoming and engaging attitude. Therapy has helped me learn to deal with stress and achieve a good work life balance"
D, London

 

"CBT sessions made it easier to understand my OCD and help manage it. The techniques were easy to follow and use."
C, London

"The treatment I have received has improved my levels of anxiety enormously over the past few months. I appreciated the practical approaches that were tailored to my specific needs and the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere at each session. I feel like I can effectively use these techniques in the future and feel more confident in maintaining my mental health going forward."
S, London

"Serena is a very professional therapist. She has addressed all the issues I had been facing and has given me good guidance on how to tackle the problems. I am very grateful for her support."
J, London

"When I joined, it was after a long period of phases of anxiety, low points and points of self-doubt and worry. I knew I could get into ruts and they would work themselves out. They kept on coming back and I was fed up and felt they were limiting me. Learning CBT techniques helped me to realise that there are names to my thoughts. They are forms of negative thinking and that I don't have to believe them, not every worst case scenario will come true. The best part of CBT is that it helps you solve things independently and you can entirely catch your thoughts and realise they are not true. Thanks to Serena, I can now continue to implement the techniques I have learnt."
S, London

" Really useful sessions- Serena very responsive to concerns and allowed me to really talk before recommending techniques. Techniques were useful, some were overly effective. Overall Serena has been very easy to talk to and really listened to what I have had to say. I have never felt judged and have only felt like she wanted to help in the most effective and appropriate way."
M, Oxfordshire 

" I came into these sessions without much expectations given what I had tried in the past but I now am able to face my fears and change bad habits that had hung over me for many years"
A, London

"These sessions have been a great help to me. I was drowning in problems and feeling quite depressed. I have learnt techniques for identifying my main issues of concerns and my responses to them. I have faced up to the challenges and feel able to take difficult decisions to address them."
L, Oxfordshire

"CBT has been a positive experience. The process of breaking down my problem into smaller bite size pieces made it easier to confront and manage. Cost vs benefit exercise is really effective and useful when you need to look at both sides-particularly the positive side!. CBT has given me the tools to reassess my situation and all the complexities that go to make up my unique set of circumstances and these have given me back my confidence in my abilities and my own sense of self-worth in who I am and my personality."
M, London

"Every session has felt relaxing yet productive. I never felt any judgement. Sessions were structured, flexible and accommodating with session times"
K, Oxfordshire

" Really calm, useful and helpful sessions to understand techniques to deal with anxiety and look at situations from a different perspective. Serena has a really lovely manner - meaning that you are happy to open up."
S, London

"I have really benefited from utilising the CBT exercises that Serena taught me during our sessions. Practising them daily helps me to recognise negative thought patterns and emotions and to control how I respond to outside events. They help me to use rationale to avoid emotionally reacting, which is something I have always struggled with. The repetition can be challenging but over time I’ve noticed a shift in my self-talk. I’m now capable of “stopping and checking” myself, sometimes multiple times a day, to bring myself back to a more even-keeled mindset. I’ll continue to work on this after my sessions. I started therapy feeling as if I had no coping mechanisms or means for controlling my emotions, which made me feel fearful of unpredictable and unexpected life events. I now am beginning to feel a lot more confident in my ability to cope and to help myself to handle life’s ups and downs."

R, London

" Very useful sessions with Serena. Helped me work through lots of issues, reduce my anxiety and learn how to deal with it. Helped and improve my overall happiness. I would definitely recommend therapy with here."
L, London

"Serena helped me work through my worry and anxiety, always with a focus of empathising with my challenges, whilst encouraging me through practical advice and techniques. She has given me lifelong skills to help me manage the impact on my wellbeing and happiness. Thank you!"
K, Oxfordshire

"I had been debating therapy for around 2 years because of the relationship changes in my life. In the first session with Serena we clearly defined what I wanted to achieve - the focus was on my anger and problems with assertiveness. Serena heard some of the real life examples I shared with the two issues and gave me exercises to practice. Over the course of the first session I will admit I was uncomfortable. I had never been in a situation like that before where I was being challenged on my emotions, feelings and actions. The exercise of separating out the events was very useful in helping me understand what it was that was really the issue. After leaving the first session I wasn’t sure if I liked it or not. Over the course of the week I went over my feelings and practised some of the things I was taught. My relationship with my partner is the thing that I have had the most change in. Serena gave me the tools which helped me understand and confront anxiety in situations and not lose my temper. Prior to her sessions I would only hear criticisms, when actually I was not listening and I would often catastrophize a situation. In a work context I realised I was putting on unnecessary pressures on myself - which I have since stopped. I am happier and more productive in my job. Overall I feel a lot more in control of my life since working with Serena. I will continue to practice the exercises as it has changed my entire outlook ."
A, London

"I had reached a point with a compulsive behaviour of mine that I’d endured for some time where I felt powerless, that nothing would ever change, and no-one could possibly help. Serena helped me, using CBT techniques, to help myself. After finishing a course of CBT I am now very happy to say that I have experienced a 100% improvement in what I went to see Serena for in the first place. Not every day is perfect but with the tools Serena has given me and coached me into using for myself I am confident that whatever happens, it’s not the end of the world and I will be able to deal with it. I can’t recommend Serena highly enough, she is very experienced with CBT techniques, she made them really easy for me to understand and use practically in the moment."
S, Oxfordshire

''Serena was always extremely patient and would always make me feel welcome in a quiet and safe environment. Serena was also sensitive enough to let me decide which techniques would work better for myself. I highly recommend her."
S, London

"I found the CBT sessions with Serena really useful for both understanding what my problems are and then how to solve them. I learnt a lot of practical ways of managing anxiety and I feel more confident that I can help myself to reduce my anxiety now. I appreciated the non-judgemental and sensitive approach that Serena has as it can be quite difficult to talk about problems of anxiety. I am glad I did CBT with Serena!"
P, London

" When I first started thinking about having CBT I wasn't at all sure exactly what CBT was and I wasn't sure what I could get out of CBT. Serena was able to help me to think more of myself and to try to stop self-doubting. I have started to change my way of how I think about the past and the future as I cannot go back I time to change any of this. But what I can do , is to stop living with regret about the past and can't spend my life ahead thinking about what if this or what if that. Serena used a series of questionnaires and has been thee to listen. Throughout Serena has been totally professional and very helpful and understanding of my situation and background."
A, London

" Treatment was incredibly helpful. When I first came in, I was so anxious that I was struggling to get through daily activities. Serena has helped me learn coping mechanisms to help me get through everyday activities and I have actually been able to start to enjoy myself again. Serena is very kind and compassionate and was very easy to open up to. She helped me to better understand myself, my emotions and my anxiety so I can get my life back on track."
S, London

"I found the sessions incredibly helpful, especially the focus on techniques and actions. This is my first experience of CBT and I was a bit apprehensive about it but Serena explained everything and I always felt very comfortable. It felt very collaborative and the techniques we worked on together have already made a big difference day-to-day".

D, London

"Serena has helped me a great deal through a difficult period in my life. She has equipped me with the skills and tools to cope with my depression and anxiety and challenge my day to day negative thoughts. Over time, I have gained confidence within myself and have been given hope that I am now able to conquer the low opinion I have of myself with a more positive outlook. I know that I will alway deal with the mental health issues I have encountered all my life up until this point, but I feel more equipped to deal with them going forward. I would highly recommend Serena's services."
S, London

" Thank you Serena for your help, for all the sessions. Being rational and challenging your thoughts is very important. I believe the cognitive thinking of situations helped me to realise that I still have patience in me. I can see a change in my behaviour and approach to life."
S, Oxfordshire 

"I was presented to Serena suffering from severe anxiety and depression. Despite being in the worst possible place I can recall, Serena from the start provided excellent support- both inside and outside of the clinic. I found the sessions to be well-structured, timely and fulfilling. I terms of outside support, Serena was always prompt with sending follow-up emails and I found her to be accommodating of sessions interspersed by long breaks. The techniques presented have proven to be invaluable in my day-to-day life, as they certainly have controlled my symptoms and thus prevented any recurrences of the original prognosis. Writing this feedback form has helped me to further conclude I am in a much better place than when I first started. I will go as far as saying that upon reflection, I am as positive now as I was before my downturn in mental illness. Serena's light touch approach was an embodiment of the principles of CBT therapy as it provided the perfect equilibrium of techniques taught versus the importance of self-help. Being an independent learner, I also found this to be in-keeping with my preferred method of education. The aforementioned long breaks between sessions also helped to ensure I reflected on my progress whilst testing these techniques out. To summarise, I have found Serena to be amiable but also calm, welcoming and engaging. Should I need further assistance in the future, I will not hesitate to consider Serena first and foremost."
S, Oxfordshire

"The treatment helped me focus on the issues that were causing me concern and work through them. The treatment seemed to centre on questioning the validity of the concerns and establishing what needed actioning and what could be put to one side. The treatment provided a framework and methodology for working through some of the key issues. I felt the treatment validated the real concerns I had and the action I was looking to take, and helped me focus my activities on productive responses."
S, London

"Serena has provided me with useful tools and materials to help me combat my low self-esteem. I didn’t expect this to improve in a small number of sessions but it has done, so thank you!"
K, London

"Serena has been an incredibly patient, non judgemental therapist who has equipped me with tools to help manage my anxiety, confidence and self esteem going forwards. I always felt a sense of ease and relief after the sessions and I am most thankful to Serena for her help in the most trying times in my life. "
A, London

"It has helped me to deal with damaging thoughts in a rational way and stop overthinking situations. Serena has given me lots of tips and exercises on how to deal with negative behaviour. I’ve learnt that it’s as easy to like myself as to not liking me. I worry less about what others think of me. Thank you Serena for your help."
C, London

"I found the treatment very useful especially the techniques, coping statements etc. I also found it helpful to just have someone listen. Serena was an excellent listener and very good at reassuring me that what I was feeling was normal and that I could overcome it."
O, London

"Thank you for helping me develop my own problem solving toolkit, it's been invaluable. The flexibility (weekend, evenings) has been very helpful to me given my hectic work schedule. The reading materials have been also helpful."
O, London

"Serena’s calmness and professionalism helped me out tremendously to learn to think more rationally when dealing with stressful and uncomfortable situations. We went through different CBT techniques and I definitely feel more confident to approach problems in more positive and rational ways. Thanks, Serena!"

S, London

"Serena is a welcoming and calming practitioner who created a safe and open atmosphere during our sessions. Each week, she provided me with simple and immediately-applicable techniques and strategies to help me combat my irrational thoughts and fears. During our discussions, Serena also helped me to understand the futility of worrying and accept that uncertainty is an inevitable part of life. She has also signposted many additional resources (e.g. CBT handbooks) that I have found beneficial in combating my anxiety. With Serena’s guidance I have been able to better understand why I worry and how to control my irrational thinking. I would thoroughly recommend her services! "
S, London

"I was very excited to be undergoing CBT with Serena, both because I was happy to make a proactive step towards bettering myself and because I looked forward to a proactive and interactive process. I specifically reached out to Serena because I believed her specialisations and expertise would be appropriate for what I was and am dealing with. I have found working with her extremely pleasant and always look forward to our weekly sessions. During our sessions, I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her, as I trust Serena listens intently and questions and advises to the best of her ability and knowledge. At times where I felt misunderstood, I let her know, and she encouraged me to invite her further into my thought processes to get to the bottom of the issue."
M, London

"Serena is a very good and experienced CBT therapist. The methods she applied really helped me with dealing with my daily issues for which I was referred to CBT. In particular, I really liked the practical and results orientated approach. I found the sessions very efficient and focused. I feel much less anxious and more assertive having completed the sessions. Serena is also a very pleasant and approachable person so I really enjoyed the sessions. I give a high recommendation to Serena."
A, London

"I am confident that with the tools I have learned I can cope with stress and anxiety a lot more better. I feel so much more calm and patient."
K, Oxfordshire

"Thank you for helping me to overcome my chronic  problem of  Trichotillomania which was affecting my life. I liked the fact that you knew what you were doing and helped me learn the right techniques. Your positive reinforcement throughout treatment  boosted my confidence in overcoming my problem.  Your support in between sessions when things got tough proved valuable."
W, Oxfordshire

"The amount of information provided on the illness itself and the variation of helpful techniques to tackle it was greatly appreciated, and something I hadn't been given by previous therapists. The personal goal setting was something that kept me motivated until out next session, helping me to bounce back from my darker times faster and easier than before. Serena really listened and thought about the techniques and treatment provided- personalising them, which again is something I hadn't had previously and helped tremendously in applying them to my current situation. I highly recommend Serena, she really helped me to gain a different perspective on my illness and how to cope with it."
J, Oxfordshire

"I'm extremely pleased that I took steps to undertake  CBT with Serena. It has given me tools to deal with and manage my anxiety much better than I ever could before.  Working with Serena was a pleasure, she was professional and made me feel very at ease."
S, Oxfordshire

"When I first came to Serena I was at crossroads in my life and lacking direction. By talking to her over the last 5 months I have started learning techniques and mechanisms to deal and handle my anxiety. Not only was speaking to Serena incredibly comforting and thought provoking, she also gave me i depth reading to go home and study which opened up my mind further in consequentially gave me more coping tactics. In addition to this I was also given homework that allowed me to visualise my anxieties and deal with them head on. Although it takes time to heal and improve, Serena has sent me on my way!"
G, Oxfordshire

"Serena was every empathetic about my problems, took time to understand them and to provide me with tools and techniques to analyse and manage my anxiety and depression issues. I am now able to self-diagnose and to manage and self-perform CBT and have a much more positive outlook for the future. Many thanks for the support in helping me get healthy again."
C, London

"I found my sessions with Serena extremely helpful and immediately efficient. I have learnt such important tools to navigate my thoughts when feeling low in a proactive way and cope with anxiety. I'm in a much better place compared to my first session and I will be always grateful to Serena's professionalism, help and support through this difficult time."
O, London

"I would like to thank you for the absolutely fantastic treatment you have provided. I have to say it was not only highly professional but also tailored for ,y individual needs. The most amazing thing is that you made it naturally easy to use the techniques which worked so well for me. i am very happy with the result and will recommend your service to my friends who might need CBT."
D, Oxfordshire

"I would like to thank you for your help and advice since it has been very useful and helpful."
J, London

"Attending weekly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions with Serena was incredibly helpful for me. I have struggled with anxiety for a long time but could never understand why I felt the way I did. I tried to learn about  anxiety and depression using resources online but when I was finally able to work directly with Serena, I found it much easier to adjust my thinking and curb my anxiety. I found the structure of CBT and assignments between sessions so useful. I know I will never be free of anxiety but Serena has given me the tools to understand and adjust my negative thinking. My attitude, mood and behaviour has positively changed significantly since my CBT sessions with Serena."
K, London

"I worked with Serena over a period of 7 weeks for the treatment of generalised anxiety. During the sessions, we worked through the key focus areas for my anxiety and applied a variety of tools and techniques, with the aim of reframing unhelpful worries in a more positive way. I found Serena to be both professional and approachable, and over the course of our sessions together I saw a significant improvement in my overall level of anxiety. I am confident in the new skills and tools that I have learnt and I now feel well equipped todeal with any challenges I might face in the future. I would highly recommend Serena for others considering treatment."
T, London

"Serena was friendly yet professional throughout my treatment, always incredibly prompt and responsive over emails. She provided good materials for me to keep and print out, and the regular structure of ‘prep’ for sessions was good practice and meant we usually had plenty to work through together. I feel I have the tools I need, and now just need to put them in to practice myself."
E, Oxfordshire

"Serena, really helped me when it came to controlling and understanding my anxiety. The sessions I have had with Serena have helped me a lot in my daily life, and now, I don't feel as overwhelmed with my emotions as I once did. When I do occasionally have an anxiety attack, the techniques I have learned from Serena have helped me relaxed and keep going. Thank you so much!"
C, London

"I was considering going to therapy for about a year and came to a point late in 2020 when I feel I needed to speak to a professional. I was dealing with lack of clarity and sense of self, lots of issues around my childhood and where I came from, relationship problems, anger with my parents, etc. Serena was so easy to talk with and I felt I could open up 100% with her from the very first session, and I never felt judged by her. She was very kind and gentle and helped me put a lot of things into perspective and gave me a different viewpoint and various mechanisms to process my feelings and issues. I now feel like I have found and validated my voice which was a key objective of therapy for me."
A, London

"I would like to say that your sessions really helped and get me through the phase that I was in. I felt better than where we had started. Thanks for all your time and support. I will reach out to you again in case I need any help.
J, Buckinghamshire

"Serena has helped to identify the thought processes that led to symptoms of mild depression. She has provided with tools and some documentation to challenge my negative thinking. Since the end of the sessions, I have gone back to my notes and the documentation she provided me on a regular basis to help through stressful periods. I believe I am now better equipped to what life will throw at me. I would definitely recommend Serena for a gentle and respectful approach to CBT."
F, London

"Thank you, Serena for my CBT therapy, and for your time, honesty and calm nature that allowed me to always feel comfortable and engaged. I can honestly say you have given me the tools that I desperately needed to rebuild my confidence, balance my emotions, and tackle my negative thoughts. Although sometimes difficult and challenging, overall, I really enjoyed my sessions and felt comfortable to engage, discuss and challenge my self-doubts, negative feelings and restricting thoughts in a safe and open space. The tools and techniques you have shown me will stick with me for a long time and I will continue to use them as I turn to becoming my own therapist. "
G, London

" Serena was extremely professional and helped me a lot with seeing past the negative thoughts I was having. She helped shape my way of thinking to improve my overall wellbeing and helped me focus on the things that matter. I undertook 10 sessions and believe it changed how I was feeling dramatically. I still use techniques and think about our conversations throughout the week and this helps me move on and forward with my life. I couldn't recommend Serena highly enough and would like to thank her for her time and efforts on me helping to improve my understanding and help not worry about things out of my control."
S, London

"With the professional assistance from Mrs Nathaniel-James, I learnt and managed to better understand, analyse, control and reduce my anxiety and panic attacks. She provided me with both the insights and pragmatic tools, as well as supported me in my ‘growth process’, as to how to deal and proactively cope with potential stressful issues. I’m very grateful for all her support. A real life-changer."
P, Oxfordshire

"Serena teaches CBT techniques which challenged my negative self-thoughts. I was surprised how this thinking can help to see myself and situations differently, more positively. She supervised my progress, helped and supported me along the way to overcome my low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. I am grateful for her professional and helpful support. Thanks Serena. "
I, London

"I have attended numerous counselling and CBT courses in the past but I have never before found a therapist as good as Serena. With her calm, empathetic demeaner she delivered focused, effective CBT which has enabled me to develop skills to overcome my anxiety. Serena has a wealth of experience and I highly recommend her."
Y, Oxfordshire

"My therapy with Serena has been very beneficial in reducing my anxiety and depression, to a point I’m not longer taking medication and feeling more able to handle these feelings. Serena is very professional in her approach and offers many coping strategies to try out which means you’re able to find what works best for you. We covered lots of areas, particularly anxiety and stress from work and relationships.
J, London

"Serena provided a very welcoming and comfortable environment for the sessions and was a very patient listener. The advice and material she provided has been very useful in understanding my thoughts and behaviour, and I would recommend her services."
M, London

"I found your sessions really helpful and use the tips I learned on a daily basis to help me overcome my anxiety and worry. I actually got to a point where I had nothing to discuss in our sessions as my worrying had almost completely stopped. I feel a lot more confident in my own abilities and continue to see an improvement on a daily basis. "
P, London

“Serena helped me through one of the most difficult stages of my life. She listened attentively and never forced any techniques on me. She would always try to suggest different approaches and let me decide which ones worked best for me. I highly recommend her.”
S, London

"Sessions were really good and I found our conversations very useful."
R, London

"I found the treatment really useful. I was really nervous about beginning treatment and talking about the issues I was experiencing, but I felt very at ease in the sessions and able to express everything I felt. The sessions were very well tailored to me and I was able to make requests for what I would like to cover and work on, even things not mentioned in my original assessment, and try out lots of different methods to help me. I felt that the techniques I was given to practice have really helped me and allowed me to feel a lot more confident and less anxious, as well as giving me better tactics to cope with bad times. I’m really grateful for the treatment."
M, Oxford

"Serena helped me find coping mechanisms to ease my anxiety with covid. I am now able to live my life without being as anxious about covid in public spaces. I highly recommend Serena."
S, London

"You are very good at what you do, thank you."
K, Buckinghamshire

" I  found the sessions very useful and learnt that the things at work that were causing me stress were mostly out of my control and therefore there was no need to get so worked up about it. Serena taught me some very useful tools on how to cope when facing a situation that will cause me stress or anxiety and I have already noticed the difference.
A, London

"Over the course of my sessions with Serena, the goals we had laid out at the beginning were all achieved. From day one she was engaged with understanding my underlying concerns and helping me achieve a series of goals. This was not only due to the various techniques and resources supplied, but to her personal engagement with my process. At no point in our time together did I feel my thoughts were being invalidated, even when they were challenged. This allowed me to make steady progress each session and I now feel confident in going forward on my own, having achieved our goals. I could not be more pleased with the outcome or recommend Serena more."
T, London

"I enjoyed the CBT treatment I received. Every session was conducted professionally, and I felt I was being listened to. Serena came out of her way to deal with my problem. The treatment helped me a lot and in effect, the quality of my life got better. I enjoyed the use of the time, it was very efficient and Serena was keen to introduce new techniques. Serena is a very experienced and friendly therapist. I will definitely come back to Serena if I have any issues in the future. "
G, London

"Serena was instrumental in helping me cope with stressors in the working environment, she provided me with tools and techniques that have helped me first and foremost manage my anxiety but also increase my flexibility which makes me more resilient and less vulnerable to triggers. Serena has also helped me regain confidence in myself after a period of very low self-esteem."
F, London

"Thanks so much for the CBT sessions, I’ve found them really useful. The techniques we’ve covered have already helped to diffuse anxiety in numerous situations and I think as I move forwards I’ll be using them more and more in situations that would have previously caused issues. I also think just understanding some of the kind of category errors in thinking I was engaging in is useful – just knowing that they exist alone is useful, and then having techniques to deal with them is even better. You’ve always been really engaging, considerate and helpful in the sessions and I really appreciate your time and work in helping me with these issues. I think the way you structured the sessions was great and I found it really intuitive, interesting and useful. I think you’re a great therapist and as someone who had never had therapy of any kind before, you helped introduce tricky concepts and techniques really well and guided me through the process brilliantly. I’d recommend you to anybody I know that has similar issues!"
S, London

"I was very impressed with my CBT sessions, the process and techniques were explained to me thoroughly and Serena always ensured I understood my next steps/homework. I was pleasantly surprised with how fast I saw changes in my behaviour, and felt comfortable during every session. Thank you"
O, London

"I was really beginning to struggle with life in general due to a range of anxiety and OCD issues. I was referred to Serena for CBT, of which I was sceptical that it was anything but an academic exercise and was unlikely to help me practically. During the first session however, Serena raised a number of points which resonated with me immediately and made me begin to think CBT might be able to help. Over the course of three months, my sessions with Serena led me towards a place I didn’t think I would get to. I am much more confident in reading the signals which point to problems emerging within me – and being able to take action to manage the situations. CBT has given me a range of tools which I use and refine and which make a positive, tangible difference to my life, relationships and general mental health. I could not be more grateful or recommend more highly. Thank you."
P, London

"My treatment was so positive in so many ways and has completely changed my mind set and of how I think and approach problems. My CBT was much needed at a very low point in my life and I truly believe that without all the support I received and just being able to talk to someone else about my situation I would not have made the progress and recovery I have made."
S, London

" I have found CBT very impactful in my daily life. It has helped me to be able to tackle difficult and stressful situation with a clearer mind. I feel better equipped now to deal with anxiety. Serena was great at putting me at ease at the start of this process and was great at guiding me through this journey. Her care and teaching have been very beneficial to me. "
M, London

"Prior to our sessions, I suffered symptoms of anxiety, low self-esteem and unhelpful behaviours stemming from OCD. Initially, I experienced severe panic attacks. These developed into a seemingly indefinite state of fear and panic. Even the fear of having a panic attack would trigger another wave of panic. I had never experienced such intense emotion and feelings of terror, loneliness and depersonalisation. Over the course of our CBT sessions, Serena was able to provide me with the tools to manage these symptoms. We would tackle day-to-day activities and mentally prepare for upcoming events, making each day easier to manage. The improvement was noticeable within weeks. It has taken me a while, but I can confidently say that I am thankful to have experienced these depths of anxiety. The learning and understanding of myself and the world around me is a gift for which I’m hugely grateful. I am comfortable knowing that there will always be positives and negatives, but this too shall pass. I can’t thank Serena enough for her kindness and support."
T, London

"I have had fifteen sessions with Ms. Nathaniel-James in relation to anxiety and certain phobia I was experiencing last year. The sessions with Ms. Nathaniel-James were very helpful as we went through these issues in details and she taught me the CBT tools to help manage them. Ms. Nathaniel-James was also very professional in dealing with me. I found that she was always open to listening to me, and to hear about the issues I was experiencing, while also being able to put me back on track where required."
J, London

"Serena was my first taste of CBT after struggling with severe anxiety at the beginning of the year. I was initially apprehensive of this type of therapy but Serena guided me through the stages and set clear goals and exercises for me to complete before each session. These have now become part of my everyday routine and really support me with dealing with day-to-day anxieties with work life and personal life. In just 11 sessions my anxiety dropped from severe to normal with her support. If you have not tried CBT, I would recommend Serena to kick start you."
C, London

"It was my first time receiving any type of therapy and I was initially cautious about how much I was going to get from the treatment, but I needn't have worried as it has gone over and beyond my expectations. From the very first session I felt more stable and had more confidence in my abilities to navigate anxious episodes, and as the weeks have gone on that has only improved with Serena’s help. The exercises I’ve been taught have, over time, become ingrained in my subconscious, and it now feels effortless to immediately pull myself back into reality when overthinking feels tempting. I now have tools in my armour that I didn’t possess before, and I know that I’m not in as constant danger of falling back into certain spirals or overthinking episodes. CBT therapy has really given me my confidence back over my mind and body."
A, London

 

"Serena is direct and it does not take long to feel comfortable and trusting in her company. I was provided with practical solutions to work on my generalised anxiety thoughts and patterns. These solutions have really changed the way I view situations and the way I view myself. I felt really comfortable to share pressing problems in our sessions and felt at all times that Serena remained professional and empathetic."

N, London

 

"I found our sessions very useful. This is my first time engaging in therapy and it was so helpful to share my thoughts and challenges with a professional. You helped me navigate my thinking patterns, showing me ways in which I can be aware when negative thoughts come and suggestions/options to get through those difficult periods. We also talked about assertiveness and examples of how to make my points clear without sending mixed messages. I am applying everything I have learned going forward (still work in progress) but I am starting to see the difference in my interaction with friends and family."

T, London

 

"The treatment provided by Serena was absolutely brilliant. When I first started the sessions, I felt quite overwhelmed and stressed, but the CBT techniques that she discussed showed me how to frame and think about situations in a different way. Whenever I feel stressed or worried now, I feel like I have the tools to deal with it, and it is all down to what I learnt in those sessions. I would like to thank Serena for all the advice and support that she gave me – it has made such a difference!"

K, London

 

"Serena really helped me to improve my self-confidence and encouraged me in a very constructive way to assert myself. I really liked her approach as she wasn’t as pushy or probing as other therapists I have encountered and instead asked open questions which made me re-evaluate my own thinking. I found this to be particularly effective as it gave me a much better sense of perspective about situations that were giving me anxiety rather than catastrophising and making myself feel worse. I feel that this treatment has given me lots of tangible skills that I’ll be able to practice in my own time and have already seen the benefits both at work and in my personal life of me being able to assert myself and have conversations that I would have previously found very difficult without feeling uncomfortable."

O, London

 

"Serena suggested that I apply techniques to deal with difficult situations & feelings which helped me to move forward without getting stuck in a negative cycle where I had been in many years. Now I feel more confident about facing stressful cases by using them. She was always positive and supportive. Thank you, Serena."

Y, London

 

"The CBT sessions with Serena for dealing with social anxiety have been very helpful in making my life better and feeling happier and more relaxed in my day-to-day interactions with other people. Serena has been amazing in guiding me through overcoming my unhelpful ways of thinking and behaviours that made my social interactions difficult. I highly recommend her."

S, London

 

"Talking with Serena provided a different perspective that helped me put my problems and worries in perspective. Most importantly, Serena taught me techniques that were helpful in overcoming worries and managing anxiety. In our sessions, she helped me practice these techniques, and I gradually learned to use them on my own. Even though my therapy sessions ended about two months ago, I still return to these techniques and find them helpful. Overall, working with Serena has helped me make positive changes in my thinking patterns, and my life has improved as a result."

O, London

 

"Serena’s gentle encouragement, non-judgmental listening and professional advice has empowered me to overcome an issue I had been struggling with for over 20 years. Her support has been life-changing and given me invaluable tools to tackle my problems and enjoy life."

H, London

 

"Serena really helped me to understand and manage my thinking processes and worries, and I now feel equipped to help myself. In particular rationalising my over worrying and over thinking tendencies."

O, London